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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Sydney from R8 519

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — SYD
Jul 6 — Jul 131
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Sydney Kingsford Smith are usually found in May or March, booked 62 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Saturday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Sydney

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Johannesburg (ZA1) to Sydney (SYD). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 1 July 2025.

Round-trip from

R14 660

One-way from

R8 519

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R18 742
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 16/8-29/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 79h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Sydney
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 10/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 34h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Sydney
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (R56 921 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R8 837 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Sydney
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to Sydney. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 1 July 2025.

Sat 16/89:50JNB - SYD
1 stop36h 20mEtihad Airways
Fri 29/821:30SYD - JNB
1 stop42h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 30/6R14 660
Wed 3/911:20JNB - SYD
1 stop24h 50mCathay Pacific
Wed 12/118:45SYD - JNB
1 stop31h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 29/6R15 228
Sun 2/1112:45JNB - SYD
1 stop33h 05mQatar Airways
Mon 17/1115:50SYD - JNB
1 stop32h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/7R15 565
Mon 3/119:50JNB - SYD
1 stop23h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/1116:20SYD - JNB
2 stops47h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7R16 027
Sat 2/818:45JNB - SYD
Nonstop12h 00mQantas Airways
Sat 16/89:30SYD - JNB
Nonstop14h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/6R17 376
Sat 16/820:55JNB - SYD
1 stop25h 20mSouth African
Fri 22/813:45SYD - JNB
1 stop23h 30mSouth African
Deal found 1/7R17 589

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg to Sydney that are best for you.

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Johannesburg

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Sydney

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Return

Price

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 16/8

9:50-6:10

1 stop36h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 29/8

21:30-8:20

1 stop42h 50m

R14 660

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/9

11:20-20:10

1 stop24h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/11

8:45-7:40

1 stop31h 55m

R15 228

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/11

12:45-6:50

1 stop33h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 17/11

15:50-15:35

1 stop32h 45m

R15 565

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/11

9:50-18:35

1 stop23h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 17/11

16:20-7:10

2 stops47h 50m

R16 027

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/8

18:45-14:45

Nonstop12h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 16/8

9:30-16:15

Nonstop14h 45m

R17 376

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 16/8

20:55-6:15

1 stop25h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 22/8

13:45-5:15

1 stop23h 30m

R17 589

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/9

11:20-6:10

1 stop34h 50m

R8 519

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/11

12:45-6:50

1 stop33h 05m

R8 590

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/10

11:20-7:25

2 stops35h 05m

R8 697

JohannesburgSydney

JNB - SYD

JNBSYD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/7

9:50-16:55

1 stop23h 05m

R9 389

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Sydney

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to Sydney

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Sydney?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Sydney. Price data was last updated on 27 June 2025.

Booking 62 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Johannesburg to Sydney. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Sydney?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Sydney (average of R1 023). Flying from Johannesburg to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of R1 399). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to SYD?

Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg to Sydney. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 1 July 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Johannesburg to Sydney in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 17% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg to Sydney?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Sydney. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg to Sydney flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg to Sydney?

Reviews of airlines servicing Sydney

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sydney. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Sydney. Reviews last updated 1 July 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Johannesburg to Sydney, such as Emirates, Cathay Pacific, andQantas Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Johannesburg to Sydney. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports serve Johannesburg to Sydney, Australia flights?

    The number of airports available to serve flights from Johannesburg to Sydney are limited in quantity. The only airport available to fly from Johannesburg is O.R. Tambo International Airport, which is a major international airport located in Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa. While in Sydney there is also just one airport that will accept flights from Johannesburg and that is Sydney Airport, which is the busiest airport located in Australia. Due to the limited amount of airports, it will also add on queue times at busy airports for things such as security and baggage check-in.

  • Which airlines fly directly from Johannesburg to Sydney, Australia?

    Airlines that fly directly from Johannesburg to Sydney are numerous, with the ones that offer the most being Qantas, Cathay Pacific, and Singapore Airlines. Though out of the three airlines, Cathay Pacific offers the most available flights from Johannesburg to Sydney, Australia with the prices varying depending on the dates chosen for the flight, the speed of the flight, and the airline.

  • What are the stopover options between Johannesburg to Sydney, Australia?

    Stopover options for flights from Johannesburg to Sydney can vary on the airline chosen. Some airlines will fly nonstop to Australia, while others require a stopover in various locations. Some locations for stopovers include Perth Airport, Hong Kong International Airport, and Adelaide Airport. Flights from Johannesburg to Sydney all vary from 12h 55m-29h 23m depending on the airline chosen, the number of stopovers, and the dates.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Johannesburg to Sydney, Australia?

    If you intend to travel from Johannesburg to Sydney, you will need a visa in order to visit Australia. All nationalities, other than New Zealand passport holders, need to apply for a visa in order to fly to Australia. There is the ability to apply for a visa if you have a South African Passport online, which means you will also be required to have a passport in order to get the visa. A visa will be required prior to your arrival in Australia.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Sydney from Johannesburg?

    Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Johannesburg to Sydney. You should not have trouble finding flights to Kingsford Smith from Johannesburg; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Johannesburg per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 8 airlines have flights to the Sydney airport from Johannesburg. It is only a 7,5 km journey from Kingsford Smith (SYD) to Sydney’s city centre.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Sydney round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Johannesburg to Sydney is Etihad Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R14 660 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Cathay Pacific and Qatar Airways, starting at R15 228 and R15 565 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Johannesburg to Sydney for 25% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg to Sydney one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Cathay Pacific. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R8 519. Users have also found prices from R8 590 and R9 389 on Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Sydney?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Johannesburg to Sydney? While on average our users pay R50 102, our data indicates the cheapest price to be R10 233. The most popular route (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Sydney Kingsford Smith), is priced around R12 939.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Johannesburg to Sydney?

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Johannesburg to Sydney flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Sydney that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to Sydney flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Sydney?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to Sydney.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Sydney?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg to Sydney by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Sydney?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Sydney (average of R1 023). Flying from Johannesburg to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of R1 399). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR13 397AverageR18 230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR14 007AverageR17 685FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR14 460AverageR19 353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR14 781AverageR17 305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR15 055AverageR18 105FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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South AfricanCheapestR17 485AverageR19 223FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapestR22 261AverageR26 179FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR24 358AverageR26 045FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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